MSci Biomedical Science
About this course
MSci in Biomedical Science, a biomedical science degree focused on laboratory investigations underpinning disease diagnosis and clinical management. Core topics include Statistics, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Clinical Skills, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science and is structured to align with Health and Care Professions Council educational standards. The first year covers core foundations through Anatomy and Physiology, Foundations of Biomedical Science, and Genetics and Biotechnology. The second year examines advanced physiological and diagnostic concepts via Biochemistry of Cellular Metabolism, Cellular Pathology and Medical Microbiology, and Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology and Transfusion Science. The third year explores investigative topics and pathology through Biosciences Research Project, Cancer Biology and Therapeutics, and Pathobiology. The final year involves an extended Biosciences Integrated Master's Research Project and offers optional modules such as Brain Disorders, Drug Development from Concept to Clinic, and Neglected Tropical Diseases.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA. This should include Biology and one other science subject from: Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics. IB: 36 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects including 6 in HL Biology and 6 in one further HL science subject from Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics
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What students say
Based on about 40 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 105 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 93%
- Left higher education: 7%
What graduates do next
Based on about 33 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 20%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 25%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Engineering professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 60 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 6%
- North West: 39%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 18%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 6%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 135 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 96%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Access course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Foundations of Biomedical Science
- Genetics and Biotechnology
- Introduction to Biosciences
- Microbes, Pathogens and Immunity
- Molecules to Cells
- Biochemistry of Cellular Metabolism
- Cell and Developmental Biology
- Cellular Pathology and Medical Microbiology
- Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology and Transfusion Science
- Microbiology and Immunology
- Molecular Genetics
- Biosciences Research Project
- Cancer Biology and Therapeutics
- Global Health Challenges
- Medical Genetics and Clinical Immunology
- Pathobiology
- Biosciences Integrated Master's Research Project
- Brain Disorders
- Cancer - Bench to Bedside
- Drug Development from Concept to Clinic
- Emerging Therapeutics in Immunology
- Neglected Tropical Diseases
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Biomedical Science at Lancaster University earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £32,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £40,500. The £32,500 median after five years is £6,500 less than the UK median for Biomedical sciences.
What do graduates of MSci Biomedical Science at Lancaster University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Biomedical Science at Lancaster University?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MSci Biomedical Science at Lancaster University?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 143 UCAS points.
Is MSci Biomedical Science at Lancaster University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
How many students continue on MSci Biomedical Science at Lancaster University?
93% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.